The Invisible Universe: Probing the frontiers of astrophysics

by Field, Chaisson

1 Radiation Visible and Keys to the Universe.- 2 Interstellar Dark Realms of the Nighttime Sky.- 3 Sun and Sites of Invisible Activity.- 4 Planets, Life, and Are We Alone ?.- 5 Nature's Grand Structures.- 6 Cosmic Black Holes, Quasars, and Beyond.- 7 Its Large-Scale Structure.- 8 Forces of The Limits of Knowledge.- Epilogue.- Appendices.- Suggestions for Further Reading.

Genres: Science, Physics

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Phil Lawless · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book predates the Hubble telescope and so has limited interest in the current understanding. The Big Bang and inflation are covered. From the library book sale.